The Austin Office of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, is dedicated to helping Central Texas families prepare for the future through thoughtful and comprehensive estate planning. Whether you are planning for your family’s long-term security, hoping to minimize court involvement, or simply want control over how your property is distributed after death, our Austin team provides clear, personalized guidance every step of the way.
Estate planning is more than drafting documents—it is about protecting loved ones, avoiding unnecessary legal costs, and ensuring your wishes are carried out with precision. Many Central Texas families seek estate planning services after major life changes such as marriage, home ownership, retirement, the birth of a child, or the loss of a loved one. Our Austin office helps individuals at every stage understand their options and create legally sound documents that comply with Texas law.
Whether you need a simple will, a complex trust, or comprehensive planning for medical and financial decisions, the Austin Office of Bryan Fagan provides the tools you need to secure your family’s future.
Why Estate Planning Matters for Texas Probate
A solid estate plan offers powerful advantages, including:
- Reducing probate delays and court involvement
- Minimizing estate administration costs
- Protecting children, disabled adults, and vulnerable family members
- Ensuring assets pass to the beneficiaries YOU choose
- Avoiding conflict between family members
- Providing direction for medical emergencies
- Preventing state-controlled distribution of your property
When a person passes away without an estate plan, Texas intestacy laws determine who inherits their property—often in ways they never intended.
Estate Planning & Will Resources Available Through Our Austin Office
Last Will & Testament Preparation
A last will provides clear instructions for distributing your property. Our Austin team helps clients:
- Draft legally enforceable wills
- Select executors, guardians, and alternate representatives
- Provide customized distribution instructions
- Update outdated wills to reflect life changes
- Avoid common mistakes that cause court disputes
Wills remain the foundation of a strong estate plan, especially in Texas.
Living Trusts (Revocable & Irrevocable)
Trusts are flexible planning tools that allow families to manage and protect assets during life and after death.
Our Austin office assists with:
- Revocable living trusts to avoid probate
- Irrevocable trusts for advanced planning
- Trusts for minors and special-needs individuals
- Instructions for successor trustees
- Asset protection and privacy strategies
Because trust assets do not go through probate, families benefit from reduced legal costs and faster administration.
Powers of Attorney (Financial & Medical)
Powers of attorney allow you to choose who will manage your affairs if you become unable to do so.
We prepare:
- Statutory durable financial powers of attorney
- Medical powers of attorney
- HIPAA releases
- Springing powers of attorney
- Agent selection guidance
Without these documents, families may be forced to pursue guardianship through the court system.
Advance Directives & Medical Wishes
End-of-life planning ensures your healthcare preferences are honored.
Our Austin team creates:
- Directive to Physicians (Living Will)
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders
- Instruction letters for medical decisions
- Organ and tissue donation declarations
These tools prevent confusion and provide comfort to family members making difficult decisions.
Beneficiary Designations & Non-Probate Transfers
Proper beneficiary planning ensures assets transfer quickly and efficiently—often without probate.
We assist clients in reviewing and updating:
- Life insurance beneficiaries
- Retirement account designations
- Pay-on-death (POD) accounts
- Transfer-on-death (TOD) deeds for Texas real estate
- Joint tenancy and survivorship agreements
Correct beneficiary designations can prevent disputes and ensure assets are distributed as intended.
Estate Tax & Asset Protection Strategies
While most Texas estates avoid federal estate taxes, planning ahead reduces financial risks and protects long-term wealth.
Our planning strategies include:
- Gifting and charitable planning
- Trust-based tax strategies
- Asset protection for business owners
- Business succession planning
- Shielding personal and professional assets
Each plan is tailored to the client’s goals and family dynamics.
Updating & Maintaining Your Estate Plan
A strong estate plan should evolve as your life changes. Our Austin office helps clients update plans when:
- A child is born
- You marry, divorce, or remarry
- Property is acquired or sold
- A spouse or beneficiary passes away
- Your financial circumstances change
Regular updates ensure your plan remains legally valid and aligned with your wishes.